1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1985 Buick LeSabre and 1985 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 708 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Laser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
